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... 242 MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only 244 Polish Center for Warranty Repair or Credit 214 Before You Call 215 Contacting Dell 217 8 Additional Information Regulatory Notices 236 FCC Notices (U.S. Device Drivers 208 Memory-Resident Programs 208 Program Conflicts 209 Memory Address Conflicts 209 Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 209 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance...
... 242 MIC Notice (Republic of Korea Only 244 Polish Center for Warranty Repair or Credit 214 Before You Call 215 Contacting Dell 217 8 Additional Information Regulatory Notices 236 FCC Notices (U.S. Device Drivers 208 Memory-Resident Programs 208 Program Conflicts 209 Memory Address Conflicts 209 Interrupt Assignment Conflicts 209 7 Getting Help Technical Assistance...
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... 7 Notification Area Cleanup 7 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 8 Application and Device Compatibility 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 9 System Restore 10 Using System Restore 11 Restore Process 12 Driver Rollback 13 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 14 How to Use Fast User Switching 14 What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs 15 Special...
... 7 Notification Area Cleanup 7 Files and Settings Transfer Wizard 8 Application and Device Compatibility 9 Program Compatibility Wizard 9 System Restore 10 Using System Restore 11 Restore Process 12 Driver Rollback 13 User Accounts and Fast User Switching 14 How to Use Fast User Switching 14 What Happens When a Fast User Switch Occurs 15 Special...
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See the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer. Resources and Support Tools Resources Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Setup and Quick Reference Guide • Getting started/setup • Support tools • Solving Problems Using the Resource ...
See the Setup and Quick Reference Guide for your computer. Resources and Support Tools Resources Contents Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD • Dell Diagnostics • Drivers • Utilities • Computer and device documentation Setup and Quick Reference Guide • Getting started/setup • Support tools • Solving Problems Using the Resource ...
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... include all the latest drivers for your Dell computer. NOTE: The operating system CD may need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to complete the operating system setup. • Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of your Dell™ computer. •... the devices shipped with your operating system. Click the Start button and select Help or Help and Support, depending on your operating system, to reinstall drivers for guide information on your operating system. A bout Yo ur Computer 17 Re s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t To o l s (continued) ...
... include all the latest drivers for your Dell computer. NOTE: The operating system CD may need the Product Key (or Product ID) number to complete the operating system setup. • Product Key (also called the Product ID or Certificate of your Dell™ computer. •... the devices shipped with your operating system. Click the Start button and select Help or Help and Support, depending on your operating system, to reinstall drivers for guide information on your operating system. A bout Yo ur Computer 17 Re s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t To o l s (continued) ...
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... questions • Hints and tips, technology • Get the latest versions of the drivers for • Top technical issues by product number • Customized service tags • System configuration detail 18 About Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Re s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t To o l s (continued) Resources User's Guides Contents Using the Resource User's guides...
... questions • Hints and tips, technology • Get the latest versions of the drivers for • Top technical issues by product number • Customized service tags • System configuration detail 18 About Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Re s o u r c e s a n d S u p p o r t To o l s (continued) Resources User's Guides Contents Using the Resource User's guides...
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Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you connect external devices to load device drivers into computer memory before they will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that ...
Also, external devices like a mouse or printer usually require you connect external devices to load device drivers into computer memory before they will work. • Always attach external devices while your computer's back panel, follow these guidelines: • Check the documentation that ...
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...unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to be in "Additional System Setup Options." If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. NOTICE: When you disconnect external devices from the S1 (standby) and S3 (suspend to an RJ45 port on a UTP...RAM) states with a click. NOTE: USB mice only wakes the computer from the back of network traffic may make this light appear to your computer. Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.
...unshielded twisted pair (UTP) Ethernet cable to be in "Additional System Setup Options." If your computer uses Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Dell installed the necessary mouse drivers on your hard drive. NOTICE: When you disconnect external devices from the S1 (standby) and S3 (suspend to an RJ45 port on a UTP...RAM) states with a click. NOTE: USB mice only wakes the computer from the back of network traffic may make this light appear to your computer. Dell recommends the use of the UTP cable into the network adapter connector until the cable snaps securely into place.
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... installed in effect, meaning that the computer turns off the integrated floppy drive controller; Set USB Emulation to ECP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used to accommodate a controller card installed in an... expansion slot. When On is selected (the default), the BIOS controls USB keyboards and mice until a USB driver is disabled. With Auto (the...
... installed in effect, meaning that the computer turns off the integrated floppy drive controller; Set USB Emulation to ECP. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DMA Channel: This option determines the direct memory access (DMA) channel used to accommodate a controller card installed in an... expansion slot. When On is selected (the default), the BIOS controls USB keyboards and mice until a USB driver is disabled. With Auto (the...
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... IRQ lines are using a video expansion card and problems such as incorrect colors or blank windows occur, set to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. If the computer has only an AGP expansion card installed, the computer uses the...
... IRQ lines are using a video expansion card and problems such as incorrect colors or blank windows occur, set to PCI devices unless a particular device, device driver, or operating system requires a specific IRQ line already in the computer. If the computer has only an AGP expansion card installed, the computer uses the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to ... the expansion-card cage. 70 Installing Upgrades To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 1 If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the current driver for the expansion card from the operating system. 2 Turn off . Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20 seconds after disconnecting the computer from their electrical outlets, and wait 10 to ... the expansion-card cage. 70 Installing Upgrades To locate this light, see "System Board Components." 1 If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the current driver for the expansion card from the operating system. 2 Turn off . Before removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power light on the...
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...Responding" Computer gets wet See "Repairing a Wet Computer" Computer is malfunctioning. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Solutions This section describes computer and software problems, offers corrective actions, ...describes the utility, and provides computer messages and codes. Take the problem-solving action listed in the following tasks to help you resolve computer problems: Read "About Your Computer" and "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Solving Problems Need a driver...
...Responding" Computer gets wet See "Repairing a Wet Computer" Computer is malfunctioning. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Finding Solutions This section describes computer and software problems, offers corrective actions, ...describes the utility, and provides computer messages and codes. Take the problem-solving action listed in the following tasks to help you resolve computer problems: Read "About Your Computer" and "CAUTION: Safety Instructions." Solving Problems Need a driver...
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...Topic pull-down menu and click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD while you are running the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, perform the following steps: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu... malfunctions System board is damaged An error message A series of beeps on the screen. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 2 Click OK to the...
...Topic pull-down menu and click Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD. NOTE: To access device drivers and user documentation, you must use the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD while you are running the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, perform the following steps: 1 Click My Drivers in the Topic pull-down menu... malfunctions System board is damaged An error message A series of beeps on the screen. Drivers for Your Computer To display a list of device drivers for your computer using the Dell OptiPlex ResourceCD for your system configuration is about to begin installation. 2 Click OK to the...
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... operating in suspend or hibernate mode. To resume normal operation, press the power button. 166 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to the computer can cause interference. Power Problems Basic Checks: • Test the electrical...then verify that the computer turns on the front of all the available drivers for technical assistance. Contact Dell for your computer. No. Does the power light on . • Check for your computer, click Drivers from their electrical outlets. 2 If you perform the following steps: 1 ...
... operating in suspend or hibernate mode. To resume normal operation, press the power button. 166 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 2 Click the appropriate driver and follow the instructions to the computer can cause interference. Power Problems Basic Checks: • Test the electrical...then verify that the computer turns on the front of all the available drivers for technical assistance. Contact Dell for your computer. No. Does the power light on . • Check for your computer, click Drivers from their electrical outlets. 2 If you perform the following steps: 1 ...
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...? Go to step 3. 3 Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the computer back on the monitor. • Reinstall the video driver for bent or broken pins. Is the device working electrical outlet. Verify that the device is turned on. • Check for interference: electrical appliances on...
...? Go to step 3. 3 Turn off the computer, wait at least 30 seconds, and then turn the computer back on the monitor. • Reinstall the video driver for bent or broken pins. Is the device working electrical outlet. Verify that the device is turned on. • Check for interference: electrical appliances on...
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... board may be defective. If you do not have another monitor to step 6. 6 Turn off the computer and the monitor, connect another monitor, contact Dell for technical assistance. 7 Allow 1 minute for interference: electrical appliances on . • If using external speakers: - Yes. The original monitor is resolved. www...to the microphone, line-out, or line-in connectors on the computer's front or back panels. • Adjust the volume. • Reinstall the audio driver for your operating system. • Check for the computer to the computer. - Yes. Did any of the tests fail?
... board may be defective. If you do not have another monitor to step 6. 6 Turn off the computer and the monitor, connect another monitor, contact Dell for technical assistance. 7 Allow 1 minute for interference: electrical appliances on . • If using external speakers: - Yes. The original monitor is resolved. www...to the microphone, line-out, or line-in connectors on the computer's front or back panels. • Adjust the volume. • Reinstall the audio driver for your operating system. • Check for the computer to the computer. - Yes. Did any of the tests fail?
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..., see "Printer Problems." If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you bought the printer from Dell, contact Dell for technical assistance. Yes. If you perform the following : • A faulty connection between the I/O port and the device • A faulty device • Faulty I/O port... a port problem or if equipment connected to a port seems to perform incorrectly or not at all, the source of the problem can be any of drivers Basic Checks: 170 Solving Problems Yes. No. Does the self-test complete successfully?
..., see "Printer Problems." If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you bought the printer from Dell, contact Dell for technical assistance. Yes. If you perform the following : • A faulty connection between the I/O port and the device • A faulty device • Faulty I/O port... a port problem or if equipment connected to a port seems to perform incorrectly or not at all, the source of the problem can be any of drivers Basic Checks: 170 Solving Problems Yes. No. Does the self-test complete successfully?
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... You need a new device. No. Contact Dell for bent or broken pins. Check for your operating system. • Restart the computer. The problem is firmly connected to On. The problem is set to the computer. • Reinstall the mouse driver for damaged or frayed cables. • If...make sure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option is resolved. Then exit system setup properly to step 2. 172 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Yes. Go to step 5. 5 Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device's cable with a comparable working properly...
... You need a new device. No. Contact Dell for bent or broken pins. Check for your operating system. • Restart the computer. The problem is firmly connected to On. The problem is set to the computer. • Reinstall the mouse driver for damaged or frayed cables. • If...make sure that Mouse Port under the Integrated Devices option is resolved. Then exit system setup properly to step 2. 172 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com Yes. Go to step 5. 5 Turn off the computer and the device, swap the device's cable with a comparable working properly...
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...on a particular application program. • Ensure that you use of terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs has not resulted in the Dell Diagnostics. Operating System Compatibility Make sure the computer's operating environment is set up to accommodate the application programs you have not made an ... change the operating environment parameters, you may be related to check the floppy disks or CDs. • Verify that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed in your computer and that your computer. • Make sure that a hardware conflict does ...
...on a particular application program. • Ensure that you use of terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs has not resulted in the Dell Diagnostics. Operating System Compatibility Make sure the computer's operating environment is set up to accommodate the application programs you have not made an ... change the operating environment parameters, you may be related to check the floppy disks or CDs. • Verify that the program's device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed in your computer and that your computer. • Make sure that a hardware conflict does ...
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...particular program- Call the support service for example. Because they remain in "Messages and Codes," check your computer. Device Drivers Programs that use specialized subroutines called device drivers can also cause problems with this problem. the creation of a boot file made especially for that program, for the ... TSR programs. 208 Solving Problems These programs are generated by an application program, the operating system, or the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is sent to the monitor may require a special screen...
...particular program- Call the support service for example. Because they remain in "Messages and Codes," check your computer. Device Drivers Programs that use specialized subroutines called device drivers can also cause problems with this problem. the creation of a boot file made especially for that program, for the ... TSR programs. 208 Solving Problems These programs are generated by an application program, the operating system, or the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Input Errors If a specific key or set of keys is sent to the monitor may require a special screen...
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... | support.dell.com • AutoUpdate installation - Manual Restore Points If you should first attempt to other users, or at a particular state you believe is unsuccessful, then use Driver Rollback. If that are logged on to the computer as computer administrator or as a user ... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Select Create a restore point and click Next>. 3 Type a description of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Before Microsoft Backup Utility (only available in the archive without any of the update begins. • Restore operation - The INF installer...
... | support.dell.com • AutoUpdate installation - Manual Restore Points If you should first attempt to other users, or at a particular state you believe is unsuccessful, then use Driver Rollback. If that are logged on to the computer as computer administrator or as a user ... Tools, and then click System Restore. 2 Select Create a restore point and click Next>. 3 Type a description of Windows detects unsigned device-driver installations. Before Microsoft Backup Utility (only available in the archive without any of the update begins. • Restore operation - The INF installer...